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- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 12
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 4 h 48 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- April 5, 2017 – June 21, 2017
- Season
- Spring 2017
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- SILVER LINK.
- Director
- Hideki Tachibana
- Original creator
- Yuuya Kurokami
- Music
- Hiromi Mizutani
- Age rating
- PG
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 66/100
- Also known as
- ARMED GIRL`S MACHIAVELLISM, Busou Shoujo Machiavellism, busoumachi
- Score across sites
- 6.90/10
- Official site
- machiavellism-anime.jp
Estimated watch time
4h 48m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
School85%Swordplay75%Male Protagonist71%Martial Arts67%Nudity61%Primarily Female Cast60%Acting60%Shounen60%Kuudere46%
TVFINISHED2017 SPRING6.6 / 10 AniList score
Armed Girl's Machiavellism
武装少女マキャヴェリズム• Busou Shoujo Machiavellianism
Synopsis
Originally, Aichi Coexistence Private Academy was an all-girls school for privileged young ladies until it was decided that it would become co-ed. The fearful girls were permitted to bring weapons to protect themselves, and then a vigilante group was established called the “Supreme Five Swords." When rebellious Nomura Fudou is sent to the academy, he is given two options: act and dress like a girl or be expelled! (Source: Sentai Filmworks)
Trailer
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Should you watch Armed Girl's Machiavellism?
Probably, if you enjoy action, comedy and ecchi, especially stories with school, swordplay, male protagonist.
Reception is positive but mixed: 66/100 on AniList, with 29% of 43.4K ratings at 8/10 or higher. It's the #87 highest-rated anime of 2017.
Once people start, they tend to finish: only 5.0% of viewers drop it.
At about 4 h 48 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
12 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Yuuya Kurokami
- Director
- Hideki Tachibana
- Series composition
- Kento Shimoyama
- Character design
- Shouko Takimoto
- Music
- Hiromi Mizutani
Where it fits in the series
- Optional extras: Armed Girl's Machiavellism OVA
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
- OP1“Shocking Blue” by Miku Itou · eps 1
Endings (1)
- ED1“DECIDE” by Yuuki Takada & Rina Hidaka
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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Armed Girl's Machiavellism FAQ
How many episodes does Armed Girl's Machiavellism have?
Armed Girl's Machiavellism has 12 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 4 h 48 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Armed Girl's Machiavellism?
About 4 h 48 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 6 days; at one hour a day, about 5 days.
Is Armed Girl's Machiavellism finished?
Yes. Armed Girl's Machiavellism has finished airing — the final episode aired June 21, 2017.
Is there a season 2 of Armed Girl's Machiavellism?
No sequel is listed for Armed Girl's Machiavellism as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original manga.
Is Armed Girl's Machiavellism based on a manga?
Yes. Armed Girl's Machiavellism adapts the manga by Yuuya Kurokami.
Who animated Armed Girl's Machiavellism?
Armed Girl's Machiavellism was animated by SILVER LINK. and directed by Hideki Tachibana.
Who sings the opening of Armed Girl's Machiavellism?
The opening, "Shocking Blue", is performed by Miku Itou.
Where can I watch Armed Girl's Machiavellism?
Armed Girl's Machiavellism is listed on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube, Crunchyroll. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.